3rd Shift Additive Manufacturing Technician

precisionresource; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Flexible holidays

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Precision Resource in Huntington Beach, California, seeks an Additive Technician for the 3rd shift (10:00pm–6:30am) to operate and support metal additive manufacturing equipment, including LPBF systems, for prototypes and production parts.

You will handle metal powders safely, monitor builds, and work with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to improve manufacturability while adhering to safety protocols and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass respirator fit test by a qualified professional.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to safely handle metal powders and operate manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor metal additive manufacturing equipment (LPBF or related).
• Handle metal powders per safety, contamination, and traceability rules.
• Monitor build progress and respond to alarms or deviations.
• Flip builds and perform post-processing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to optimize builds.
• Ensure safety procedures for combustible powders, PPE, ventilation, cleanliness, and hazardous materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Powder handling

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LPBF systems

Job description

Precision Resource in Huntington Beach, California, seeks an Additive Technician for the 3rd shift (10:00pm–6:30am) to operate and support metal additive manufacturing equipment, including LPBF systems, for prototypes and production parts.

You will handle metal powders safely, monitor builds, and work with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to improve manufacturability while adhering to safety protocols and quality requirements.